How severe is CVE-2019-16353?

CVE-2019-16353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16353 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16353?

CVE-2019-16353 affects Geautomation Proficy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16353?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-16353 published?

CVE-2019-16353 was published on 2019-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16353

CVE-2019-16353 is a high-severity vulnerability in Geautomation Proficy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Geautomation Proficy
Published: 2019-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Emerson GE Automation Proficy Machine Edition 8.0 allows an access violation and application crash via crafted traffic from a remote device, as demonstrated by an RX7i device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16353?: Emerson GE Automation Proficy Machine Edition 8.0 allows an access violation and application crash via crafted traffic from a remote device, as demonstrated by an RX7i device.
How severe is CVE-2019-16353?: CVE-2019-16353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16353 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16353?: CVE-2019-16353 affects Geautomation Proficy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16353?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-16353 published?: CVE-2019-16353 was published on 2019-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/boofish/GE_Proficy_Machine_Edition_Vuln/blob/master/README.md

Affected products (1)

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